Neha Mehta

Neha Mehta (born 1 April 1978) is an Indian actress primarily known for her work in Gujarati cinema, and Hindi television. Mehta is best known for her portrayal of "Anjali Mehta" in India's longest-running sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah (2008–2020). Her other prominent television appearances include as Vaishali in Dollar Bahu (2001–2002), and Saroj Chopra in Bhabhi (2002).

Early life and education Her ancestrally belongs to Patan, Gujarat, India but was brought up in Vadodara and Ahmedabad. She comes from a family that has deep roots in Gujarati literature and she herself is a Gujarati speaker. Her father is a popular singer who inspired her to become an actress. She holds a Master's degree in Performing arts (MPA), in Indian Classical Dance, and a Diploma in Vocal and drama.

Career

Mehta did Gujarati theatre for many years, with Sahebji being one of her notable work. Mehta made her acting debut in 1998 with Deewar. Her first lead role came with Zee TV's Dollar Bahu in 2001, where she played Vaishali. From 2002 to 2003 she played the title role of Saroj Chopra in STAR Plus TV serial Bhabhi. She played the role of Kushik in Raat Hone Ko Hai in 2004.

From 2008 to 2020, Mehta portrayed a dietician Anjali Mehta in SAB TV's longest running sitcom series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, opposite Shailesh Lodha. Her character is married to the narrator of the show and is a young, sophisticated modern woman. The show earned her national recognition. Mehta left the show in 2020, after 12 years.

From 2012 to 2013, she hosted SAB TV's Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! with Shailesh Lodha. She has also played the lead role in the Gujarati films Janmo Janam, Chahera Par Moharu, Better Half and Halkie Fulkee, and the Bhojpuri film Dosti Dushmani Aur Pyar.

Filmography Films Year Title Role Ref. 2001 Janmo Janam Suman 2007 Chahera Par Moharu Mallika 2008 EMI Prerna's friend 2010 Better Half Kamini 2019 Dosti Dushmani Aur Pyar Radha 2021 Halkie Fulkee Aneri

Television Year Title Role Ref. 1998–2003 Deewar Pallavi Singh 2000 Ghar Ek Mandir Sharon 2001 Dollar Bahu Vaishali 2002 Bhabhi Saroj Tilak Chopra 2002 Sau Dada Sasu Na Anuradha 2004 Raat Hone Ko Hai Kushik 2005 Mera Dil Deewana Pushpa 2008–2020 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Anjali Taarak Mehta 2012–2013 Wah! Wah! Kya Baat Hai! Host 2025–2026 Itti Si Khushi Hetal Diwekar

Theatre play Year Title Role Language Ref. 2009 Sahebji Gujarati 2023 Dil Abhi Bhara Nahi Vaidehi Hindi